Financial tips for unmarried couples

If you are in a long-term, committed relationship, you have many of the same financial concerns as married couples. However, you lack many of the... Read the full article

Merging your money when you marry

Getting married is exciting, but it brings many challenges. One such challenge that you and your spouse will have to face is how to merge your... Read the full article

Debt consolidation

If you have a lot of debt, you're not alone. Today, more and more Americans are burdened with credit card and loan payments. So whether you are... Read the full article

Trust basics

Whether you're seeking to manage your own assets, control how your assets are distributed after your death, or plan for incapacity, trusts can help... Read the full article

Asset protection in estate planning

You're beginning to accumulate substantial wealth, but you worry about protecting it from future potential creditors. Whether your concern is for... Read the full article

Life insurance and estate planning

Life insurance has come a long way since the days when it was known as burial insurance and used mainly to pay for funeral expenses. Today, life... Read the full article

Charitable giving

When developing your estate plan, you can do well by doing good. Leaving money to charity rewards you in many ways. It gives you a sense of personal... Read the full article

Life insurance at various life stages

Your need for life insurance changes as your life changes. When you're young, you typically have less need for life insurance, but that changes as... Read the full article